The following links are from Edutopia or Classroom 2.0 and my reflection on these videos.
Anatomy of a Project: Kinetic Conundrum
edutopia.org
Reflection: The video is a synopsis of a 12 week multi-disciplinary project. Students were given the task to collect photographic data on public sculptures, create a Google Maps walking tour with the information they gathered, design their own sculpture, write a persuasive letter to promote their sculpture, build their sculpture, and finally present their findings. The project that was showcased is very similar to my next unit. I am going to go back to this site because there are more videos and resources that will help me with my project. From a technology standpoint the teachers involved collaborated to create a project that had a scope across multiple content areas and each one used one or more means of technology to enhance the learning.
Reflection: As they work to reshape school culture and equip students with strong social and emotional skills, educators in Jefferson County Public Schools have shifted to a constructive, non-punitive approach to discipline. Classroom management, designed to be both positive and educational, is a key part of CARE for Kids, the social and emotional learning initiative in its second year throughout the Louisville, Kentucky district. The CARE for Kids approach is called "developmental discipline.” The key points of developmental discipline are to have appropriate consequences, student responsibility for resolving problems, and improve self-discipline skills. I think this is a great idea if all the staff in a school are on board with the program. I would much rather see students with more appropriate consequences than detentions and suspensions. Many of the little things throughout a day would be eliminated.
Blended Learning Energizes High School Math Students
edutopia.org
Reflection: Educator Peter McIntosh helps his students to take ownership of their learning by using interactive subject-mastery tools like Khan Academy. McIntosh has students use Khan Academy videos, hints, and peers to solve randomly generated problems. Students must use all resources before going to the teacher. McIntosh can see student progress, how they used their resources. Students are engaged throughout the class and are scoring higher on tests as well as getting better at the basics.
Project Based Learning from Start to Finish
edutopia.org
Go inside Manor New Technology High School, part of the New Tech Network of schools, where an unwavering commitment to an effective schoolwide PBL model keeps both students and teachers motivated and achieving their best. Students present on average 60 projects per year and are graduating 98% of students.
The following links are from Edutopia or Classroom 2.0 and my reflection on these videos.
Anatomy of a Project: Kinetic Conundrum
edutopia.orgReflection: The video is a synopsis of a 12 week multi-disciplinary project. Students were given the task to collect photographic data on public sculptures, create a Google Maps walking tour with the information they gathered, design their own sculpture, write a persuasive letter to promote their sculpture, build their sculpture, and finally present their findings. The project that was showcased is very similar to my next unit. I am going to go back to this site because there are more videos and resources that will help me with my project. From a technology standpoint the teachers involved collaborated to create a project that had a scope across multiple content areas and each one used one or more means of technology to enhance the learning.
Positive Discipline Strategies Yield Quick Results
edutopia.orgReflection: As they work to reshape school culture and equip students with strong social and emotional skills, educators in Jefferson County Public Schools have shifted to a constructive, non-punitive approach to discipline. Classroom management, designed to be both positive and educational, is a key part of CARE for Kids, the social and emotional learning initiative in its second year throughout the Louisville, Kentucky district. The CARE for Kids approach is called "developmental discipline.” The key points of developmental discipline are to have appropriate consequences, student responsibility for resolving problems, and improve self-discipline skills. I think this is a great idea if all the staff in a school are on board with the program. I would much rather see students with more appropriate consequences than detentions and suspensions. Many of the little things throughout a day would be eliminated.
Blended Learning Energizes High School Math Students
edutopia.orgReflection: Educator Peter McIntosh helps his students to take ownership of their learning by using interactive subject-mastery tools like Khan Academy. McIntosh has students use Khan Academy videos, hints, and peers to solve randomly generated problems. Students must use all resources before going to the teacher. McIntosh can see student progress, how they used their resources. Students are engaged throughout the class and are scoring higher on tests as well as getting better at the basics.
Project Based Learning from Start to Finish
edutopia.orgGo inside Manor New Technology High School, part of the New Tech Network of schools, where an unwavering commitment to an effective schoolwide PBL model keeps both students and teachers motivated and achieving their best. Students present on average 60 projects per year and are graduating 98% of students.